1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1630 ink by Simone Cantarini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a tired-looking woman holding a child, both slumped against a rocky hillside. The trees around them are drawn with quick, sketchy lines, almost like they’re blowing in the wind. The woman’s face is turned away, and her posture looks heavy, like she’s exhausted. The artist used loose, fast lines to show movement and emotion, not smooth details. This style fits the Baroque period, where drama and energy were key. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints with acid and needles.
Simone Cantarini or Simone da Pesaro, called il Pesarese (Baptized on 21 August 1612 – 15 October 1648) was an Italian painter and etcher.
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